---
title: "Evaluation Partner: Stage 2 - Blackwood Neighbourhoods for Independent Living Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b79e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE"
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# Evaluation Partner: Stage 2 - Blackwood Neighbourhoods for Independent Living Project

Buyer: BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b79e

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## Summary

The Blackwood Neighbourhoods for Independent Living Project, initiated by Blackwood Homes and Care, is currently in the award stage following the completion of a tender process for an evaluation partner. This contract, valued at £90,000, was signed on 20th May 2021 and pertains to social research services in the UK, specifically in Edinburgh. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure, allowing for direct appointment without prior publication, justified by the need for expertise from the previous project stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in social research services and evaluations. Firms equipped with expertise in market and economic research, as well as those who have previously collaborated on socially-focused projects, would be well positioned to compete. With the focus on delivering impactful results in community-oriented initiatives, businesses that can demonstrate a track record in similar projects are likely to attract interest from Blackwood Homes and Care.

## Notice

Blackwood Homes and Care require the services of an evaluation partner in relation to stage 2 of the Blackwood Neighbourhoods for Independent Living Project

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackwood Homes and Care require the services of an evaluation partner in relation to Stage 2 of the Blackwood Neighbourhoods or Independent Living Project

### Procurement Information

The requirements of this contract can only be effectively provided by Hall Aitken following their successful completion of stage 1 of the project and associated extensive acquired knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013717-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 1DQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALL AITKEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013717-2021
- 2 Jun 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012332-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14924

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